Guitar News / Music Releases
The latest album announcements, releases, and essential news from the guitar world.
Eric Clapton Revived a Song He Hadn’t Played in 51 Years — And Now It Looks Like It’s Staying
The 1974 deep cut “Give Me Strength” disappeared from Clapton’s concerts after 1975. Now he’s played it on consecutive nights — 51 years later.
KISS Have Recorded a New Paul Stanley Song—and Ace Frehley’s Guitar Legacy Still Looms Large
Tommy Thayer confirms fresh studio activity as KISS move beyond their farewell tour. It’s also a moment to revisit the guitarist who helped make the band essential listening.
The New TONEX Board Puts a Complete Rig at Your Feet for $999.99
IK Multimedia brings touchscreen control, AmpliTube effects, and dual-amp routing to its newest floorboard. For guitarists, the real question is how much simpler it makes getting through a gig.
Steve Vai and Joe Satriani Finally Announce Their First Studio Album Together
The Sea of Emotion arrives November 6, ending a 53-year musical buildup between two of guitar’s most important modern voices.
Gibson Just Recreated Billy Gibbons’ Legendary “Pearly Gates” Les Paul—But Only 30 People Can Buy One
Gibson Custom has recreated Billy Gibbons’ fabled 1959 Les Paul, Pearly Gates, in a 30-guitar Collector’s Edition—but owning one also means showing up for an unforgettable night with the ZZ Top legend himself.
Ibanez Just Dropped New Steve Vai, Joe Satriani and Nita Strauss Models—Plus Its Most Extreme Iceman Yet
Ibanez has refreshed its flagship signature line with the hand-painted Steve Vai PIA77BON2, the Sustainiac-loaded Joe Satriani JS2470-CS and Nita Strauss' Torch Red JIVA10R—then weaponized the Iceman with a 7-string multiscale build.